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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

An Enviable Life


I have absolutely no desire to be Kim or even Kate, but if I really wouldn't mind being Kelly. 



I think I have confused you..... so I'll elaborate.... I don't want to be Kim Kardashian or Kate Middleton, but I would very much like to be Kelly Fleming.

Who is Kelly Fleming, you might ask?


Kelly Fleming is the woman who gets to live in this beautiful home, in these beautiful surroundings, and, to crown it all, spends her days making wine! 



The owner of Kelly Fleming Wines built a French inspired house and winery in the beautiful Napa Valley region in 1998.

 
Both the home and winery are clad in ancient-looking limestone siding and topped with red-clay roof tiles imported from France. Both buildings have French terra-cotta floor pavers inside and out.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kelly works closely with her daughter Colleen, running the business and handling much of the day to day work, while her son, Robert, handles sales and marketing.    



The interior of the house is quite simply furnished with neutral colours and some antique furniture and light fixtures in the mix. The overall impression is one of timeless good taste. 


Both the house and the winery feature oversized steel doors and windows that allow views onto the magnificent landscape beyond.
 

The kitchen is kept simple and uncluttered and has a wonderful flow to the outdoors.

 
 
 
The tasting room of the winery has an inviting feel and leads out onto a covered patio, again with a wonderful view.
 


So I think I would be very happy being Kelly. Do you want to be Kelly too, or are you more of a Kim or a Kate?

Till next time

Sharon x


Sources:
http://galleryhip.com/kelly-fleming-wine.html
http://wherewomencook.com/2013/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kelly-Fleming-Wines.jpg
http://www.californiahomedesign.com/house-tours/cellar-seller-calistoga-winery-wows/slide/7991
http://tiedemannonwines.com/blog/2429/
http://www.wine-muse.com/wp-content/flagallery/kelly-fleming/tasting-room.jpg
http://cdn2.gbot.me/photos/pa/bC/1338399846/-Kelly_Fleming_Wines-20000000002984469-500x375.jpg
http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204632204577128570227433752#1




7 comments:

  1. Sharon....this home is gorgeous! Love the limestone and the views are outrages! I just want Kelly s house!

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  2. The interiors, the house just 'timeless good taste'

    I loved looking at all the pictures.

    All the best Jan

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  3. This house and its location -- one of my favorite places -- are simply perfect.

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  4. Couldn't agree with your more Sharon! Love your posts . They make me feel warm inside. And have beautiful dreams! Such beautiful pics and lifestyle. Enviable indeed.

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  5. I would love to be Kelly too! This house and surrounding are fabulous and how wonderful o get up each day and do what you love surrounded by people that you love!

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  6. Sharon,
    Me too! I've seen the home and grounds from a distance on visits to the region. It's nice to take a peek inside. Thank you for the tour.
    xo,
    Karen

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  7. That was fun. I would like to be Kelly's friend :)

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